According to Ekal Vidyalaya, the show looks to recall and reconceptualize Mahatma Gandhi’s vision of truth, faith, non-violence, satyagraha, ahimsa, education and freedom in modern times. With the world still deeply troubled by illiteracy, strife and violence, there universal language of art is the most effective way to express Gandhiji’s historical and powerful legacy.

Thousands of Indians in Florida will be celebrating Mother’s Day this month, which falls on Sunday, May 13.

The Gujarati Samaj of Tampa Bay will hold celebrations that day at Lake Park, 17302 N. Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa. The event is free for Samaj members. For more information, call Gujarati Samaj President Dinesh Gandhi at (727) 858-4123 or click on www.gujaratisamaj.org.

More than 600 people are expected to attend a May 11 Dayro fundraiser being hosted by India Cultural Center (ICC) to support repairs and maintenance of the community center. The ICC building is 10 years old and needs new paint inside and outside, an upgrade of sound system, roof repairs and overall maintenance to upkeep the building in decent shape. All the proceeds from the event will be used for the ICC repairs and maintenance.
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The Pranaprathishta and consecration for the deities in Hindu Society North East Florida’s new temple on 4968 Greenland Road in Jacksonville was conducted March 21-25. Movers shifted the deities to the new temple site Yagashala on March 20. The Yagashala was constructed with five Havan Kundas to perform oblations.
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Sanskar, a new magazine for Central Florida’s South Asian community was launched in April. Sanskar will feature stories on issues faced by this group, such as identity, purpose, relationships, profiles of people, art, health, etc.

A unique feature of this magazine is that the articles will mainly be written by members of Central Florida’s growing community of people who share the rich traditions and heritage of South Asia.

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Get more in the upcoming events sections, youth highlights, health updates and read book reviews in this edition of Khaasbaat.
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